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Promoting opportunities for all Haitians (French)

Abstract

The World Bank Group (WBG) in Haiti supports the efforts of the Haitian government to reduce poverty, lower the country’s vulnerability to natural disasters, rebuild critical infrastructure, strengthen human capital, promote decentralized and inclusive... See More +The World Bank Group (WBG) in Haiti supports the efforts of the Haitian government to reduce poverty, lower the country’s vulnerability to natural disasters, rebuild critical infrastructure, strengthen human capital, promote decentralized and inclusive growth, and enhance governance. The WBG channels all of its funding through the government, and more than 75 percent of Bank-funded projects are awarded to Haitian enterprises. Since the earthquake, funding from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) has played a major role in Haiti’s recovery, with IDA having provided an exceptional grant allocation of 500 million dollars. Highlights of WBG support in Haiti include: inspection of 450,000 buildings in Port-au-Prince to ensure their post-earthquake security; rental subsidies for more than 50,000 people to help them move from temporary camps to more secure housing; infrastructure improvements to benefit more than 200,000 people; 437,905 tuition waivers, making it possible for about a 180,000 youth to attend school; cholera treatment and prevention training for nearly 3 million Haitians; 5,000 jobs created and 5,000 more preserved by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the WBG’s private sector arm; training assistance for close to 3,000 entrepreneurs and managers; and 70,000 entrepreneurs to obtain natural disaster insurance.
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